Princesley Mbanga, Finance Supervisor
Finance Supervisor
Current Experience:
Finance Supervisor at Traffic Global Full-time Jul 2025 - Present · (7 mos)
Past Experience:
Senior Accountant at Traffic Global Feb 2024 - Aug 2025 · (1 yr 7 mos)
Senior Fund Accountant at TMF Group · Contract May 2023 - Feb 2024 · (10 mos)
Audit Senior at Sprigg Abbott Incorporated Full-time Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · (4 mos)
Trainee Accountant at Sprigg Abbott Incorporated Jul 2019 - Dec 2022 (3Yrs 6 mos)
Country of Residence:
South Africa
LinkedIn Profile:
Princesley Mbanga doesn’t just crunch numbers, he brings an entrepreneurial fire to every spreadsheet.
A CA(SA) with a deep belief in doing good, not just what’s “right,” he’s already tackling team leadership, customer relationships, and reconciliation messes left by those before him — all within just a few years in the game.
When others clock out, Princesley’s driving home thinking strategy, team growth, and how to outsmart inefficiency. And if you think accountants can’t dance? Wait till you see him hit a traditional beat.
What time do you usually wake up on weekends?
06:00 AM
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early Bird
How do you spend the first hour of your day?
I spend the first hour of my morning getting ready and freshening up.
What sparked your interest in accounting and finance?
I was drawn to accounting and finance because of my entrepreneurial mindset.
Can you share some key career milestones or defining moments?
Persevering after my second attempt at CTA was a defining moment in my career.
What is your role within your company’s finance department?
I’m a Senior Accountant in the company’s finance team.
How do you contribute to the overall financial strategy of the business?
I contribute through customer relationship management, preparing management accounts, managing cash flow, and leading the team.
What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your role? How did you overcome it?
One of my biggest challenges was reconciling accounts from periods before I joined the company.
What tools or strategies do you use to manage the financial operations of the company effectively?
I rely on clear and effective communication with all stakeholders around needs and timelines.
Share your strategies for staying balanced, especially during busy periods
Driving home from work gives me a chance to take a mental break and recharge.
What do you enjoy outside of work? Any hobbies or activities that help you recharge?
I enjoy spending time with friends over a few drinks, often talking through business ideas.
Do you mentor or support other team members in the finance department? How do you help develop the skills of others?
I support team members by patiently walking them through my methodologies and staying open to questions at any time.
What advice would you give to someone aspiring to work in a finance department?
The most important tools for a career in finance are an open mind and staying up to date with economic developments.
“If in doubt whether to do the right thing or the good thing, choose the good because you cannot be wrong in doing good. ”
Share a leadership lesson or a piece of advice that’s been valuable to you in your career.
A key leadership lesson I’ve learned is that learning is lifelong, and valuable insights can come from anyone, regardless of their position.
What’s something surprising about you that isn’t in your professional bio? A hobby, interest, or fun fact?
I’m skilled at dancing traditional music.
If you could have any superpower to help you in your job, what would it be? Predicting financial trends? Master multitasking?
I’d love the ability to master multitasking.
What’s your go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays?
I stay productive during long workdays by discussing ideas with colleagues.
If you could relive one day from your career, which day would it be and why? What made that day special?
I’d choose Friday, as it’s the day my energy dips after a long week.
Princesley reminds us that accounting isn’t just about rules, it’s about rhythm, relationships, and resilience.
From open mentorship to sharp stakeholder communication, he’s shaping not just balance sheets, but better teams.
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